The Honda 28442-Z7E-003 is a genuine OEM Recoil Starter Spring designed for GX270 and GX390 horizontal shaft engines, as well as EB5000, EB6500, EM5000, and EM6500 generators. As a factory Honda component, this spring is manufactured to the exact tension and geometry required for proper recoil starter function — so the pull cord returns cleanly and the starter engages consistently. Confirm your machine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes starter components at specific serial breaks.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Tension Consistency — manufactured to Honda's exact spring rate, ensuring the recoil mechanism returns with the force and speed needed for reliable starter engagement every pull
- Direct OEM Replacement — replaces the original spring with no adaptation; this part drops into the recoil starter housing exactly as the factory component did
- Broad Fitment — suits GX270 and GX390 horizontal shaft engines and EB5000, EB6500, EM5000, and EM6500 generators; verify your serial number against the fitment table to confirm the correct spring for your unit
- Restores Starting Performance — a fatigued or broken recoil spring leaves the starter cord slack and unresponsive; replacing it with this genuine part brings the starter back to full function
The recoil starter spring is the flat, coiled steel spring housed inside the recoil starter assembly. When the operator pulls the starter cord, the spring winds under tension; when the cord is released, it is that stored energy that rewinds the rope back onto the pulley, resetting the starter for the next pull. Over time and repeated use, the spring can fatigue, lose tension, or break entirely — leaving the cord either limp or unable to retract. A failed spring means the engine cannot be hand-started until the component is replaced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28442-Z7E-003 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Spring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EB5000, EB6500, EM5000, EM6500 | All |
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX270, GX390 | All |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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